Presidents Day, Market Trends & Real Estate Investing

Coso Capital Podcast | Wealth Building, Market Insights & Real Estate Investing Welcome to the Coso Capital Podcast, where we dive deep into wealth building, real estate investing, and personal development. We are real estate investors and lenders, sharing market insights, financial strategies, book takeaways, and more!  Today's Episode: February 18, 2025 | Presidents Day, Market Trends & Real Estate Investing  US Housing Market Update Anticipated improvements in spring 2025, with existing-home sales expected to rise. Mortgage rates have stabilized above 6% since September 2022. Buyers are adjusting to higher home prices and payments.  Investor Sentiment & Market Trends Early 2025 optimism has moderated due to inflation and geopolitical concerns. Trade policies, including new tariffs, are affecting commodity prices and construction costs.  Main Topic: The Shift to a Landlord-Friendly Market (WSJ Analysis) 2023-2024 rents skyrocketed, but new apartment supply temporarily cooled prices. Vacancies are dropping, and rental competition is heating up. By late 2025, rental markets are expected to shift back in favor of landlords.  Books We Read in January Technopoly – Does technology shape us more than we shape it? The Bolt Supremacy – Jamaica's sprinting dominance and the role of culture & training. Insanely Simple – Apple's success through ruthless simplicity. What Works on Wall Street – Data-driven investing strategies that beat the market. The Crux – The secret to effective strategy: solving the right problem.  SPONSOR   Looking to Buy, Refinance, or Invest? We at Coso Capital help clients secure residential and commercial financing. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer, an investor, or a business owner in need of capital, we've got you covered! Email [email protected] for mortgage solutions and investment opportunities.  Want My Free Report? If you're new to real estate investing, send an email to [email protected] to get my Top 10 Beginner Tips—insights I wish I knew when starting out!  Got Questions or Topic Ideas? We'd love to hear from you! Email [email protected] with questions or topics you'd like us to cover in future episodes.  Subscribe, Like & Share! Your support helps us reach more people looking to build wealth through real estate and smart investing. See you next time! #RealEstateInvesting #WealthBuilding #CosoCapital #MortgageLoans #MarketUpdates